This medium-sized black bird is native to humid lowland forests of South America. The term “purple throat” comes from the male birds who have large purple-red…
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These birds build their nests in tree holes, usually tree holes left by woodpeckers. Entire family groups, which can range from 3-12 birds…
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It’s early in the morning. So early that the sun hasn’t even risen. Everyone is preparing for the journey about to take place- a nearly five-hour drive from…
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Elementary school students in grades 1-5 learn about what happens beyond the “Employees & Animals Only” signs. After classroom time, students will go behind the…
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These birds have a divided brush-tipped tongue; a trait usually associated with nectar eaters. While the white-breasted woodswallow does on occasion eat nectar…
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These ducks prefer dry land to water. They forage for food on grasslands or shallow water, only taking to water when in danger or otherwise disturbed.
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These birds have been observed socializing with wild pigs. The hogs leave behind discarded fruit fragments, which the crested wood partridge then feasts on.
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Whitespotted bamboo sharks are a nocturnal and relatively docile species of carpet shark. Known for their distinctive white spots, these sharks hunt for prey…
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Collared tree runners live most of their lives on the sides of tree trunks, only coming down to land to lay eggs. Upon being born…
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Cape twig snakes have a highly venomous and potentially fatal bite. Their coloration makes them excellent at camouflage. They hide in trees and gently sway to…
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